Top 10 Saddest Power Rangers Moments
For this list, we're looking at some of the most melancholy scenes in Ranger history -and all the tragedy, heartbreak, and bittersweetness that befell our young heroes. If you've never seen these moments, not only will you need a box of tissues nearby, but there WILL be spoilers.
#10: The Green Candle “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” (1993-95)
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As revenge on Tommy for defecting to the Rangers, Rita uses a magical candle that drains his powers as it burns. Despite Jason’s best attempt to retrieve the candle, he is unfortunately unsucsessful and the candle burns out, and with it the Green Ranger powers. In a last ditch effort to prevent his powers from falling into Rita’s hands, Tommy gives his power coin to Jason, ensuring his legacy will be protected. It’s a somber moment as Tommy’s powers slip away and he is forced to say goodbye to the friends he had just made, though there is a silver lining as he finally gets to express his feelings towards Kimberly. Of course we all know that Tommy would be back.
#9: Sky’s Saddest Memory “Power Rangers S.P.D.” (2005)
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You ever wonder why Sky desperately wanted to be the Red Ranger? It all goes back to his father, one of the earlier Red S.P.D. Rangers – he put himself on the line every day to protect those in need –he was the kind of hero Sky aspired to be like. However, one day it happened – Officer Tate went toe-to-toe with a dangerous criminal named Mirloc… and didn’t make it out alive. This became Sky’s saddest memory to date, and it motivated him to train even harder so that he could follow his father’s footsteps; while he didn’t get his way at first, his time in Red would come sooner than he thought.
#8: The Sad Story Of Frax “Power Rangers Time Force” (2001)
It turns out that Frax –Ransik’s robotic henchman- was once a human scientist named Dr. Fericks, who showed kindness and compassion towards Ransik when he was sick. The mutant criminal showed his “gratitude” by setting the good doctor’s lab ablaze and leaving him to die. While Fericks survived, he rebuilt himself into the robot scientist we know today –forcibly pulled into his master’s cycle of hatred and vowing vengeance right under his nose. What’s even more tragic is that when he finally tries to break the cycle in the season finale, Ransik reprograms him into a fully loyal slave, snuffing out the very last trace of Frax’s humanity –hopefully now Fericks can find peace.
#7: Magna Defender’s Redemption “Power Rangers Lost Galaxy” (1999)
Long ago, the Magna Defender was a seeker of justice and a loving father; but when his son Zika was maliciously murdered, he became obsessed with revenge against those who have wronged him –going so far as to use Leo’s brother Mike as a host, and endangering the colony Terra Venture in desperation. But upon seeing the rangers willing to risk their lives to prevent one of the colony’s mountains from exploding, Zika appears to him; telling him that its never to late to redeem himself. And so the Magna Defender heads into the mountain’s core to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the colony … with the spirit of his son by his side.
#6: Alphabet Soup “Power Rangers RPM” (2009)
The entire setting for “RPM” is a gigantic tragedy – a world enslaved by a sentient computer virus, and so many innocent lives lost in the crossfire –some for the safety of others. So how did this all start? When Doctor K was a child, she was abducted by the corrupt government agency Alphabet Soup and deceived into creating new technology for them. They robbed her of her childhood, so she created the Venjix virus as payback… but it ended up spreading worldwide and conquering Earth. From then on, K will have to live with the pain knowing she doomed the world, now doing whatever she can to make amends for her mistake.
#5: Kimberly’s Breakup Letter “Power Rangers Zeo” (1996)
For the first three years, Tommy and Kimberly seemed like the perfect pair – fighting side-by-side as Rangers and as the series’ first major power couple. However, one year after Kimberly’s departure, a bombshell drops on Tommy’s life… in the form of a Dear John letter. The former Pink Ranger has apparently met someone else and asks in her letter for forgiveness –obviously knowing how heartbroken Tommy would be. The “Pink” comic miniseries adds an even more gloomy feeling to the letter by suggesting that there IS no someone else and that she broke it off with Tommy feeling like they’ve grown too far apart –which sadly CAN happen with some long-distance relationships.
#4: Cole’s Parents “Power Rangers Wild Force” (2002)
Raised in the jungle as a baby, Cole hopes to find his long-lost parents, Richard and Elizabeth Evans. What he finds instead breaks his heart – a news article announcing their presumed death… and their graves. There’s a faint glimmer of hope that they may be alive, but the sad truth is later confirmed – Master Org –who was once a human and their close friend- murdered them in cold blood for “betraying” him. While Cole will never get to see his family again, what he CAN do now is honor their memory by continuing their dream of helping save the Earth –and not seeking revenge like their so-called friend.
#3: The End Of An Era “Power Rangers in Space” (1998)
The main storyline for “In Space” was the ongoing search for Zordon, the original mentor who was abducted by the United Alliance of Evil at the end of “Turbo”. When Andros finally found Zordon, the situation was grim – the Alliance had nearly conquered the universe. Knowing that there was not much left to do, Zordon ordered Andros to shatter his energy tube –which would kill the old sage, but unleash a wave powerful enough to destroy the evil forces. For six years, Zordon had helped so many Rangers grow into young warriors, but he willingly sacrificed himself for the safety of the universe –as well as giving several villains a second chance.
#2: Kendrix’s Sacrifice “Power Rangers Lost Galaxy” (1999)
We’ve talked about this one so many times and yet it STILL gets the tear ducts flowing. In part two of the “In Space” and ”Lost Galaxy” team-up, a deadly storm caused by Psycho Pink threatens to not only destroy Cassie’s powers… but also the colony of Terra Venture. Kendrix manages to silence the storm… but gets disintegrated by the backlash –making her the first main Ranger to die in the line of duty. Kendrix’s actress was undergoing chemotherapy at the time, so it felt proper to write her character out as the hero more than willing to die for her home and the people she loves –however, never rule out an unexpected miracle. Before we unveil our number one pick, here are a few tearjerking honorable mentions. The story of Dayu and Deker “Power Rangers Samurai” (2011) Gem & Gemma Are Deleted “Power Rangers RPM” (2009)
#1: Saying Goodbye “Power Rangers Time Force” (2001)
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With all the mutants and Ransik incapacitated, the Time Force Rangers’ mission is complete… and the four Rangers of the future must say goodbye to Wes. After a long journey –growing from reluctant teammates to partners in crime, Jen and Wes tearfully confess their love for each other, wanting nothing more than to stay together… but they know they can’t as they are from two different time periods, so they reluctantly part ways without a single kiss. The sad truth is that no Ranger season lasts forever, and it’s painfully tragic to see a team split up after all they’ve accomplished together –not just as heroes, but as a family.
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